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New York City is a growing hub for AI talent, driven by fintech, media, and enterprise AI adoption. Companies like Bloomberg, Two Sigma, and Notion have significant AI teams in NYC, alongside a thriving startup ecosystem.
NYC AI salaries are 5-10% below San Francisco but well above most other markets. The city's strength is in applied AI: using ML for trading, content generation, advertising, and enterprise applications. Research roles are less common than in the Bay Area.
Most NYC AI positions offer hybrid work, typically 2-3 days in office. The financial services sector drives strong demand for ML engineers with experience in real-time systems, risk modeling, and quantitative analysis.
Salary Overview
Based on 12 open positions, AI in New York roles pay an average of $162K - $226K. View detailed salary benchmarks →
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What is the average AI salary in New York?
AI engineers in NYC earn $170K-$300K in base salary. Financial services firms and hedge funds (Two Sigma, Citadel, DE Shaw) pay at the top of this range, often with substantial bonuses.
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